Transitioning to solar energy is more than just an environmentally conscious choice—it’s also a strategic financial move.

There are a few ways you could define the edge of the Solar System – for instance, where the planets end, or at the Oort cloud, the boundary of the Sun's gravitational influence where objects ...

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In space terms, our solar system is like a calm pond, but even the smallest pebble can cause ripples. According to the study in Icarus, a passing star within 10,000 astronomical units (AU) could ...

A hidden structure at the farthest reaches of our solar system is challenging long-held theories. Using advanced simulations, a NASA supercomputer has revealed that the Oort Cloud, a vast shell of ...

Researchers in Europe are investigating semi-transparent solar windows, applying microfabrication technniques to both CIGS and perovskite devices, to overcome the view-impeding properties of earlier ...

The curious minds at What If explore how the discovery of Kepler 22-b in our solar system would alter everything we know about space and life. Court Rejects Trump’s ‘Under Siege’ Claim About ...

With central banks buying record levels of gold, silver demand surging due to industrial use in EVs and solar, and global ...

An accidental discovery in an astronomy show offers researchers a new clue about the mysterious Oort Cloud, a large expanse of icy bodies revolving around the sun.

The solar panel frames and mounting rails need to be bonded (connected so that they maintain electrical continuity), and the whole mounting system then needs to be grounded to earth—i.e., with ...

Ireland’s total installed solar capacity reached 1.76 GW as of May 31, 2025, according to Solar Ireland’s new "Scale of Solar 2025" report. Based on data from distribution system operator ESB Networks ...

An accidental discovery might change how we think about one of the most mysterious structures in our solar system. The Oort Cloud, a large expanse of icy bodies revolving around the sun at a ...